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Trying To Dodge DOGE? What To Know To Protect Your Privacy

Shoddy data handling and an embarrassing website hack have many skeptical of DOGE’s ability to keep our info safe, but there are steps you can take to improve your data security.

Heard of YubiKey? After This, You May Want One

The YubiKey is reminiscent of a flash drive, but instead of holding data, it protects your data with advanced encryption and automated features.

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VantageScore vs. FICO: How To Demystify Your Credit Scores

Lenders and creditors use various VantageScore and FICO score models to determine your creditworthiness. Improve your financial literacy by understanding your credit scores.

Majority of Americans Oppose DOGE Data Access

74% of Americans Oppose DOGE Access to Taxpayer Data [Survey]

All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 Americans to gauge their understanding of the recently-formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and how they feel about the department potentially having access to personal taxpayer data.

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Incogni vs. Aura 2025: Robust Data Removal vs. Full Identity Theft Protection

We’ve tested both. When it comes to data removal, Incogni scans 7x the data brokers Aura does. But Aura offers much more, including complete identity theft protection.

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Whoer VPN Review 2025: Why This Is a Risky VPN

Top-rated VPN services offer advanced online privacy with strong encryption protocols, robust security features, and fast speeds. Here’s where Whoer VPN fell short.

How To Block or Allow Pop-Ups in Chrome [Step-by-Step Guide]

We tested how to manage Google pop-ups on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android to bring you the most up-to-date ways to customize your Chrome browser experience.

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Is Google’s Dark Web Monitoring Enough? [Tested]

We tested Google’s free dark web monitoring service to see what it does and if Google One’s dark web report was enough to protect our personal data. Here’s what we found.

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Block Temu Ads In-App and Online [Step-By-Step Guide]

Temu has a huge marketing budget to push endless ads out to you on all your devices, but you can learn how to block unwanted ads and protect your privacy at the same time.

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How To Block Netflix Ads: Go Ad-Free Without Upgrading in 2025

Netflix’s ad-supported tier is cheaper than its two other plans, but we can show you how to block ads on the platform without having to do any crazy configurations or download sketchy software.

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The Best Free Credit Monitoring Services 2025

After testing Credit Karma, Credit Sesame, and Experian, we think Credit Karma offers the best free credit monitoring service. Here’s why.

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Deactivate or Delete Facebook to Help Prevent Identity Theft, Here’s How

If you decide it’s time to move away from Facebook, here’s how to delete your data so you don’t leave yourself open to scams, spam, and even identity theft.